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LONICERA alseuosmoides
Commonly known as Honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
A rare evergreen climbing species with funnel-shaped flowers yellow outside and purple within. Black berries with a bluish tinge
Further Reading....
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EvergreenIn milder areas. Deep green, elongated leaves
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple inside
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YellowYellow outside
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Height4-5m (13-16ft)
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SpreadAs trained
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous woody twining climber
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Partial shade
LONICERA alseuosmoides
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowWildlife plant - bees and other insectsPests & DiseasesAphidsPlace of originWestern China
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide
Lonicera (Shrubby) - Care Guide
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50

Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00